bubble top

saw this really cute designer closeout knit at the needle shop.   i also purchased the pattern there: simplicity 2653.  super easy! i love the weight and movement in this knit!

third time's a charm...

i used another malong to make this schoolhouse tunic. it fits, i love the pattern and colors... i just love everything about it!! it's a great dress that i will put to good use as the seasons transition. this will most likely be the only picture with me in it... hopefully! :)

 

schoolhouse tunic #2

the first sew liberated schoolhouse tunic i made was a sample for the needle shop. so, i made it to fit the mannequin. i think it was a 2/4 aka too tiny for me.

so, i made another one in cloud 9 monsterz fabric designed by michele brummer everett.

i made it in "my size" aka i was lazy and didn't make a muslin.  and although i could/can get the garment on and it fits. it's uncomfortable. so, this tunic now resides in paloma's closet. :(   lucky duck. :)

i did make another one for me, the next size up....  stay tuned...

schoolhouse tunic

my first schoolhouse tunic. 

pattern by sew liberated.

hapi camel blanket in cloud by amy butler.

fabric purchased at the needle shop

pleated tote

had to replace ye olde fall/winter purse...  :(  

good news - i made myself a NEW fall/winter purse....  

pattern from the long thread

frida fabric from alexander henry
fabric purchased from the needle shop

ruffle camisole

new ruffle camisole for me.  have grown weary of the wintry weather.  am in denial and making summery things....  

pattern from feminine wardrobe by jinko matsumoto

llama love fabric from monaluna

fabric purchased from the needle shop

built like a tank...

my sister bought a few malongs for me and for the longest time, i haven't done anything with them because a) i don't really wear them b) i really love the fabric and couldn't bear to cut it up...  

but i recently whittled down my stash again and found them and was inspired to use them, they're just too pretty to sit in a box.  i made one of them into a tiny pocket tank.  it's a very easy pattern - the instructions and diagrams are very clear.

i'm so pleased with how it turned out and how it fits.  and i actually have enough fabric left over to make a wrap skirt too!  bonus!  this tank is going to be a great layering addition.  looking forward to making more breezy tanks this summer...  maybe i should start a new challenge and make tanks on tuesdays! 

no.  that was a joke.  ;)

thanks for stopping by and visiting for a spell!